What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Software Developer position at METECS?
METECS is an engineering and applied technology company that provides high-fidelity simulation and software development for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. We are seeking a Simulation Software Developer.
In this position you will work with our team of engineers and our NASA customers to support human spaceflight programs such as Gateway (extending human exploration into deep space and new destinations), the Orion crew vehicle, and the International Space Station. This includes development of software for spacecraft simulations, custom development and integration tools, and environment simulations. Must have a strong interest in simulation software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Good working knowledge of C, C , and Python
- Simulations development and software development experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Software development in a Linux environment
- Avionics integration or environment simulation development
- Experience using infrastructure tools for source control, unit testing, issue tracking, and continuous integration
- NASA Core Flight Software (cFS) experience
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required due to federal position.
About METECS:
We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and simulation solutions for government (including NASA) and other commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, hardware/software integration, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
